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ATCO to Decommission Albany Gas Network Over Three Years

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Nov 1
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What happened

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ATCO Australia announced it will transition customers off the Albany gas network over the next three years, forcing them onto alternative energy sources. The company cited aging infrastructure and high maintenance costs for the decision. Reports show ATCO and the WA state government had been discussing the network's future months before affected customers were informed.

From abc.net.au

Why it matters

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The City of Albany relies on the reticulated LPG gas network, which is described as vital to the regional city's operations. The government has ruled out taking over the network, meaning customers must transition to new energy sources.

From abc.net.au

Who's involved

  • City of AlbanyLocal government area where the gas network is located
  • ATCOCompany managing the gas network and planning its decommissioning
  • Hayden JonesOwner of a laundromat in the City of Albany affected by the network change

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Hayden JonesSpeculative

    Hayden Jones's laundromat might face jeopardy regarding business operations due to the loss of gas utility

  • City of AlbanySpeculative

    The City of Albany's economic base might see changes in demand or costs due to the loss of the regional LPG network

Possible ripples

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How it developed

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  1. ATCO begins decommissioning its gas network in Albany.1 source
  2. ATCO addresses the future of its aging gas network in Albany.1 source

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The entities involved

  • City of Albany

    local government area in Western Australia

    Nothing else this week.

  • ATCO

    large Canadian holding company with nearly 7,000 employees; subsidiaries are diverse but most are in either the gas/electricity or construction industries

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